How much does an international move from Colombia cost?

The five factors behind the price

• Volume: the basis of the quote, measured in cubic meters during the survey, at home or by video call.
• Mode: a full container has a fixed cost per unit; groupage is charged per cubic meter; air is charged by weight or volume, whichever is greater.
• Route: a destination with direct service costs less than one requiring transshipment, and the distance from the arrival port to your new home adds up too.
• Services: export packing, custom wooden crates, furniture disassembly and reassembly, storage or insurance.
• Destination: each country charges differently for port handling and delivery, and some tax household goods when no relief applies.

Why a “per country” rate is a bad idea

A flat figure given without seeing your inventory usually ends in extra charges: more cubic meters than estimated, stairs with no elevator, poor truck access or port storage. A serious quote spells out what it covers at origin, in transit and at destination.

When comparing offers, make sure they cover the same scope: door to door or port only, customs on both ends and insurance on what value.

How to lower the cost without risking your goods

• Declutter before the survey: what you sell or give away no longer takes up space.
• Compare full container and groupage: for a small apartment, sharing a container is often cheaper.
• Stay flexible on the sailing date so we can book the most convenient departure.
• Check the destination’s relief rules: arriving with your paperwork in order avoids taxes you could have saved.